Mia sat down on her floating seat, feeling like a vise was squeezing her heart. Despite all of Korum’s reassurances, she knew there was a very real chance that she was seeing him for the last time.
The thought was so agonizing that Mia couldn’t breathe for a moment.
“Mia? Listen to me, Mia. He’s going to be fine, okay?” It was Delia, her voice calm and soothing.
Mia blinked, focusing on the other charl with effort. “I know,” she said with a confidence she didn’t feel. “Of course, I know that.”
The Krinar male who was with Delia gave her a reassuring smile too. “She’s right, Mia,” he said in a deep, quiet voice. “Your cheren is very good at this. He’s never lost a fight yet. I’m Arus, by the way. We’ve never met in person before.”
“Oh, hi,” Mia said, automatically offering her hand for
